July 12, 2021 at 7:00 PM - BOE Meeting Template
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1. Opening Procedures
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1.1. Call meeting to order
Rationale:
Executive/Closed Session may be necessary during this meeting for either: 1) Protection of the public interest; or, 2) The prevention of needless injury to the reputation of an individual, and if the individual has not requested a public meeting. Recognition of Visitors: The Board of Education encourages citizens to take advantage of the opportunity to address the Board at its regular meetings. Such opportunities will ordinarily be limited to the, “Communications from the Public” section of the meeting. When there are several persons who wish to address the Board at a meeting, the Board President shall have the authority to limit the amount of time provided to each speaker. In compliance with Nebraska statute 84-1412 the Open Meetings Act is posted within the meeting room. |
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1.2. Roll Call
Rationale:
Excuse absent board member Marcella Rademacher
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1.3. Acknowledge meeting notice and announcement
Rationale:
Notice of this public meeting was published in the Voice News on July 8, 2021. Notice was also posted at the entrance of Freeman Public Schools, Adams Post Office, and Filley bank.
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1.4. Approve agenda
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1.5. Freeman Falcon Spotlight
Rationale:
Each month, we highlight the great things Freeman students and staff are doing.
Marcia Kress has worked for Adams and Freeman Public Schools for 24 years. She will be retiring at the end of the month. Thank you, Marcia, for your years of service to the school district and the Adams community. You will be missed! |
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1.6. Communication from the Public
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1.7. Approval of Consent Agenda
Rationale:
Previous Meetings Minutes General Fund Claims in the amount of $50,232.67 Lunch Fund Claims in the amount of $668.75 Coop Fund Claims in the amount of $29.00 Special Building Fund Claims in the amount of $2543.16 Payroll expenditures in the amount of $372,387.67 Financial Reports Correspondence to the Board and Accommodations:
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1.8. Items Removed From the Consent Agenda
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1.8.1. N/A
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1.8.2. N/A
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2. Discussion Items
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2.1. Discussion of American Rescue Plan, Freeman's Safe Return Plan, and ESSER III funding.
Rationale:
Esser III Overview
Return to Learn Plan Opportunity for comments/suggestions on website
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2.2. Consideration and possible action to adopt 2021-2022 Superintendent Goals
Rationale:
2020-2021 Goals:
Goal 1: Student Achievement and Staff Leadership Strategy 1: Review and establish K-12 curriculum in all subject areas and align to the NCSAS learning standards to support a quality learning experience for the students at Freeman Public Schools. Strategy 2: Adopt, implement and equip staff with the skills and knowledge to integrate the district instructional model to provide a quality learning experience for the students at Freeman Public Schools. Strategy 3: Expand learning opportunities to support the career/college readiness curriculum. Goal 2: District Climate and Visionary Leadership Strategy 1: Develop, adopt, and implement mission, vision and goals to support decision-making in the best interest of students. Goal 3: Budget and Facilities Leadership Strategy 1: Align and manage resources to support a quality and safe learning environment for staff and students. |
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3. Matters Requiring Board Action
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3.1. Discuss, consider, and take any necessary action regarding proposed health standards, critical race theory, and the district's actions and responses to those items
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3.2. Consideration and possible action to accept the resignation of Mr. Mike Yates.
Rationale:
Mr. Yates has submitted a letter of resignation on June 14, 2021.
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3.3. Consideration and possible action to set student fees for the 2021-2022 school year.
Rationale:
For 2020-21, Student Fees were set at $50 for JH and $70 for High School.
$15 of Student Fees 7-12 is a Technology Fee. The proposed change for 2021-2022 is to have all 7-12 students move to $70. The JH students have three seasons of athletics and many of the same opportunities as HS. Chromebook Fee: $15 Activity Fee: $55 (Students get in free to all home Freeman events) Total: $70 |
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3.4. Consideration and possible action to adopt Strategic Long-term Planning goals
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3.5. Consideration and possible action to approve Student, Staff, and Activity Handbooks for 2021-2022.
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3.6. Consideration and possible action to approve NRCSA membership dues for 2021-2022.
Rationale:
Annual dues for 2021-2022 remain at $850.
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3.7. Consideration and possible action to approve an Elementary candidate and contract for the 2021-2022 school year.
Rationale:
Due to a resignation, Freeman has an opening in 6th grade. Amy Brandt has been offered the position and has accepted pending board approval.
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3.8. Consideration and possible action to approve an Elementary candidate and contract for the 2021-2022 school year.
Rationale:
Due to a resignation, Freeman has a 5th-grade opening. Kate Nutzman has been offered the position and has accepted pending board approval and approval of her resignation by her current school board.
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3.9. Consideration and possible action to approve the review of policies 5001-5009
Rationale:
Monthly policy review
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4. Reports
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4.1. Administrative Reports
Rationale:
Mr. Havelka:
Mr. Schroeder:
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4.2. Technology
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No Report
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4.3. Assessments
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No Report
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4.4. School Improvement
Rationale:
No Report
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4.5. Facilities
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No Report
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4.6. Transportation
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No Report
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4.7. Negotiations
Rationale:
No Report
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4.8. Board of Education
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5. Announcements
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5.1. Next regular meeting: August 9th
Rationale:
Freeman Media Center, 7:00 p.m., Monday, August 9th
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6. Adjournment
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